Social Worker - Commack/Westbury

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

About The Position

The Social Worker works as part of a team with internal medical and administrative staff to coordinate comprehensive care for World Trade Center Health Program members. The role provides clinical assessment and care plan management, serving as a liaison among members, clinical providers, psychosocial services, external providers, and internal staff to connect members with program resources. The incumbent must be able to work independently and collaboratively, with attention to detail and strong interpersonal and written communication skills. The position requires travel between the Westbury and Commack clinic locations. Occasional evenings and Saturdays are required. Employment is subject to Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and funding availability. This is an FLSA-exempt position and is not eligible for overtime. The organization is unable to sponsor work visas.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related clinical field.
Valid New York State MSW license.
Two years of full-time case management or social work experience.
Mental health experience, particularly with post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety disorders, and/or substance abuse disorders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail orientation and strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Willingness to work and travel between the Westbury and Commack clinic locations.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of full-time case management or social work experience.
Experience with the first responder population.
Experience administering clinical psychiatric diagnostic interviews and assessments.
Case management or medical social work experience assisting cancer patients.
Case management experience assisting patients with cognitive decline or dementia.
Experience evaluating suicidal ideation using in-person, telephonic, and telehealth modalities.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Review self-report measures or administer clinical psychiatric diagnostic interviews to assess members, and refer to community counseling when warranted; this work requires face-to-face interaction.
Provide care and case management to World Trade Center Health Program members with complex medical, mental health, and/or cancer conditions.
Educate patients about WTC Health Program benefits and limitations and help them access program benefits and community resources.
Perform appropriate referrals and disposition planning.
Prepare prior authorizations for services and authorize covered tests, procedures, and treatments; prepare higher-level authorization requests for internal provider review.
Liaise among members, internal providers, and external providers treating members.
Provide supportive services to members and families, including supportive counseling for members with mental health concerns.
Assist with the WTC Certification process and work closely with the Certification team.
Facilitate referrals to community resources and coordinate medical and psychosocial services with community agencies and other health care facilities.
Collaborate with other staff and organizational departments to identify member needs.
Document in multiple databases, including the electronic medical record and internal programs.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.